Protective Materials Trade Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Duty Drawback Program Management


* Lead the administration of the company's duty drawback program, including data collection, claim preparation, submission, and tracking.


* Ensure all drawback claims meet U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements and timelines.


* Maintain detailed records to support drawback filings and audit readiness.


* Analyze import/export data to maximize recovery opportunities and improve financial outcomes.


* Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external brokers to ensure accurate and compliant drawback processes.

Regulatory Compliance


* Interpret and apply international trade laws, customs regulations, and export controls (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC).


* Ensure accurate product classification, including HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN codes.


* Review, audit and validate import/export documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements.

Operational Support


* Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, procurement, and sales teams to ensure compliant movement of goods.


* Support preparation of export licenses, customs declarations, certificates of origin, and other trade-related documents.


* Maintain compliance-related records in accordance with regulatory retention standards.


* Provide guidance and training to internal teams on trade compliance processes, including duty drawback requirements.


* Serve as the subject-matter expert for trade compliance questions across the organization.


* Partner with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment with trade policy and strategy.

Required


* 5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs, logistics, or duty drawback administration.


* Knowledge of U.S.

customs regulations, export controls, and drawback requirements.


* Strong analytical and data management skills.


* Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred


* Professional certifications (e.g., CCS, CES, CUSECO).


* Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and drawback specialists.


* Familiarity with free trade agreements and country-of-origin determination processes.


* Experience with global trade management systems

(e.g., SAP, ACE, E2Open, Snap-R)Qualifications

Education and Experience


* BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience or AA/AS and 6 years of relevant experience or HS Diploma with 10 years of relevant experience


* Relevant experience in the manufacturing industry.

Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.


* Training and experience in customs brokering preferred;


* Excellent knowledge of US customs regulations;


* Excellent knowledge of import duty regulations and processes;


* Excellent knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Trade in Arms regulations (ITAR)


* Affinity or experience with high-performance materials.
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